Jeff Ekhator

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Jeff Ekhator
Personal information
Full name Osayuki Jeff Ekhator
Date of birth (2006-11-11) 11 November 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Genoa, Italy
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Genoa
Number 21
Youth career
2014–2024 Genoa
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Genoa 10 (1)
International career
2024– Italy U19 6 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 November 2024

Osayuki Jeff Ekhator (born 11 November 2006) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Genoa.

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Career

Ekhator started playing football at Don Bosco, [1] [2] a grassroots club based in the Sampierdarena area of Genoa; [2] after being noticed by the scouts of Sampdoria, Virtus Entella and Genoa, [2] he joined the latter club's youth academy at the age of eight. [1] [3] He then came through the Rossoblu's youth ranks, [1] [4] as he eventually featured both for the under-18 and under-19 teams during the 2023–24 season, [3] [5] helping the former side win the national title. [3] [6]

In July 2024, Ekhator started training with Genoa's first team during their pre-season camp, under manager Alberto Gilardino. [3] [7] On 9 August 2024, he made his professional debut for the club, coming on as a substitute in the 84th minute of a 1–0 win over Reggiana in the first round of the Coppa Italia. [5] [8] On 17 August, he made his Serie A debut, coming on for Milan Badelj in the 86th minute of a 2–2 league draw with Inter Milan. [9] [10]

Personal life

Ekhator was born in Genoa, Italy to Nigerian parents. [1] [4]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 7 October 2024 [11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague Coppa Italia EuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Genoa 2024–25 Serie A 10110111
Career total101100000111

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